Superstar defensive end Von Miller’s long-term ambitions played a role in his decision to ink a mega-contract with the Buffalo Bills in the 2022 offseason;, Miller signed with Buffalo in part to learn from Bills general manager Brandon Beane, with the executive lending the pass-rusher a hand in his pursuit over the past several years.
And Miller has attempted to put his team-building prowess on display several times since joining the organization, once publicly courting former All-Pro wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to Buffalo in a months-stretching pursuit that ultimately proved fruitless. He again attempted to put on his GM cap in 2023 byMiller's executive career hasn’t gotten off to a great start with regard to acquiring players, but Beane, thankfully, doesn’t share the shortcoming.
The veteran pass rusher was in the midst of a four-game suspension when the trade was executed and, thus, hasn’t yet had the opportunity to share the field with Cooper. Now back in the lineup following his prohibited stretch, Miller is excited to play with his new teammate, again noting that Beane is better at the job than he is at this juncture during his Wednesday media availability.“I was excited,” Miller said.
“It just gives you an energy boost, and I can see that in Coop, as well. I was excited, I was glad I wasn’t on those negotiation talks or anything like that because I’m 0-and-3 whenever it comes to getting guys here. It’s probably the way we should do it when we’re trying to get guys here.” Only time will tell whether both Miller and Cooper are active for their team’s Week 9 clash against the Miami Dolphins, as the wideout was. Regardless of immediate availability, both players are veterans with a wealth of demonstrated professional production who figure to help an otherwise young Buffalo team that suddenly has grand ambitions this season.